Catherine Wright

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
• Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
• Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
• Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
• Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
• Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
• Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.

Evaluation of donors for suitability to donate plasma.Head to toe physical examination and documentation of any abnormal findings based on the company’s work instructions.Medication evaluation.Reviewing donors lab results.Vital signs.Management and documentation of donors adverse reaction and reports to center medical director.